Learning Chinese: How to Say "Walk" in Chinese
Chinese Characters: 走
Pinyin: zǒu
Pronunciation: zǒu3
English Translation: Walk
Usage:
"走 (zǒu)" is the most common verb meaning "to walk" in Chinese. It can be used in a variety of contexts, such as:
To describe the action of walking: 我走路去学校。 (Wǒ zǒu lù qù xuéxiào.) - I walk to school.
To give directions: 往左走。 (Wǎng zuǒ zǒu.) - Turn left.
To invite someone to go somewhere: 我们一起去走走吧。 (Wǒmen yìqǐ qù zǒu zǒu ba.) - Let's go for a walk together.
Example:
Chinese: 他每天都走路上班。
Pinyin: Tā měi tiān dōu zǒu lù shàng bān.
English: He walks to work every day.
Variations:
There are a few variations of "走 (zǒu)" that you may hear:
散步 (sàn bù): To go for a walk, stroll, or wander around.
步行 (bù xíng): To walk on foot.
跋涉 (bá shè): To trek or hike.
Tips for Learning:
Practice saying "走 (zǒu)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "walk" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "走 (zǒu)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:
"走 (zǒu)" is a versatile verb that can be used in many different contexts.
To say "go away" or "leave", you can use the phrase "走开 (zǒu kāi)".
To say "run", you can use the verb "跑 (pǎo)".
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